STEM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Celebrating outstanding contributions to the STEM community
2027 QCESC STEM Award Nominations Are NOW OPEN!
Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Help us recognize the outstanding individuals making a difference in STEM throughout the Quad Cities community!
The QCESC STEM Awards recognize science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals, educators, and volunteers whose exceptional achievements and contributions have made a lasting impact on technology, society, their profession, and STEM education within our local communities and schools.
Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit a Nomination using the link above.
Award Categories
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Computing Professional of the Year
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Junior Scientist of the Year (under 36 years old as of December 31, 2026)
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Junior Engineer of the Year (under 36 years old as of December 31, 2026)
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Senior Scientist of the Year (36 years old or older as of December 31, 2026)
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Senior Engineer of the Year (36 years old or older as of December 31, 2026)
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STEM Teacher of the Year
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STEM Volunteer of the Year
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Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement Award
Volunteers Needed: Awards Selection Committee
QCESC is also seeking volunteers to serve on the Awards Committee. Committee members will help review nominations and support the selection of this year's STEM Award recipients. If you're interested in helping recognize the outstanding people advancing STEM in our community, we'd love to have you involved. Apply below.
QCESC STEM PROFESSIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Front: Autumn Buesking, Lance Rowell, Ellen and Vivienne Haring (accepting for Dr. Christopher Haring)
Back: Susan Eckert, James O’Shea, Jason Dennhardt, Ken E. Herrmann, John
D. Johnson
